Hajj or Umrah – Checklist

“And take a provision (with you) for the journey, but the best provision is At-Taqwa (piety, righteousness, etc.).
So fear Me, O men of understanding!” (Quran 2:197)

Those embarking upon Hajj or Umrah are embarking upon a Journey of life time – a Journey like none other! They must prepare mentally, physically, emotionally and most importantly spiritually. Allah says:

So what ever you do don’t leave this behind!

Below a list has been compiled for preparation before leaving for Hajj or Umrah:

Islamic things to learn

Islamic things to do

General things to do

Issues and Questions to ask our Travel Agent

Things to take/buy

General Things to do

Pay off any outstanding debts (if possible)

Make peace with those we have had a misunderstanding, dispute or fallen out with, or are not on speaking terms etc.

Ask forgiveness from those whom we have wronged (remember a Muslim does should not let 3 days go by without giving salaam to your fellow Muslim)

Finish all important jobs and tasks that need doing before leaving for Hajj

Try to do the optional fasts (e.g. Monday & Thursday / middle 3 days of month)

Try and pray Tahajjud (the night prayer)

Build on your Taqwaa (consciousness of Allah(SWT)

that He is watching us /Fearing Allah /Staying away from all that He has forbidden, etc.

Reciting the Quran and reflecting upon its meaning and implementing them /Learn about Jannah and Jahannum, etc.

Increase our Emaan (faith)

Constantly renew your intentions to why you are going for Hajj – it is a duty we owe to Allah, we are going to please Allah alone

Build on being patient

Maintain a positive attitude

Say Alhamdulillah for the good and bad

Think of those in worse situations

Make dhikr and istighfar when in difficult situation

Increase on your love for Allah and His Nabi (S) by studying the life of the Prophet Muhammad (SAW) and the stories of the Sahaba and how they sacrificed their everything for Islam (their wealth, health, status, time and even lives)